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Vote now in the Cairns Post’s 50 Aussiest Aussies of FNQ list

A brutal tropical climate, cold beer, geographical isolation and proximity to deadly creatures has moulded a special breed of Far North Aussie. VOTE IN THE TOP 50 LIST

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A brutal tropical climate, cold beer, geographical isolation and proximity to deadly creatures has moulded a special breed of Far North Aussie.

From croc wranglers and sportspeople to adventurers, mythical creatures and cowboy politicians, here is the mega list.

We have compiled 50 iconic people and things that embody what it means to be a Far North Queenslander – and a bona fide Aussiest Aussie.

Have your say below and don’t forget to cast your vote!

If you think they should be higher on the Aussie list, click Aussie as, mate.

If you think their Aussieness has been overstated, click Could be Aussier.

And if their position is right right, click Bang on, cobber.

How did we go?

Leave us a comment below for anyone you think we missed.

peter.carruthers@news.com.au

Originally published as Vote now in the Cairns Post’s 50 Aussiest Aussies of FNQ list

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